Jul 2 - Proverbs 28-31
Proverbs
1The impious flees, though no one pursues. But the just, like a confident lion, shall be without dread2Because of the sins of the land, it has many princes. And because of the wisdom of a man, and the knowledge of those things that are said, the life of the leader shall be prolonged3A poor man slandering the poor is like a violent rainstorm in advance of a famine4Those who abandon the law praise the impious. Those who guard it are inflamed against him5Evil men do not intend judgment. But those who inquire after the Lord turn their souls toward all things6Better is the pauper walking in his simplicity, than the rich walking in ways of depravity7Whoever keeps the law is a wise son. But whoever feeds gluttons brings shame to his father8Whoever piles up riches by usury and profit gathers them for him who will give freely to the poor9Whoever turns away his ears from listening to the law: his prayer will be detestable10Whoever deceives the just in a malicious way will fall into his own perdition. And the simple shall possess his goods11The rich one seems wise to himself. But the poor one, being prudent, shall evaluate him12In the exultation of the just, there is great glory. When the impious reign, men are brought to ruin13Whoever hides his crimes will not be guided. But whoever will have confessed and abandoned them shall overtake mercy14Blessed is the man who is ever fearful. Yet truly, whoever is hardened in mind will fall into evil15An impious leader over a poor people is like a roaring lion and a hungry bear16A leader destitute of prudence will oppress many through false accusations. But whoever hates avarice shall prolong his days17A man who slanders the blood of a life, even if he flees to the pit, no one will tolerate him18Whoever walks simply shall be saved. Whoever is perverse in his steps will fall all at once19Whoever works his land shall be satisfied with bread. But whoever pursues leisure will be filled with need20A faithful man shall be greatly praised. But whoever rushes to become rich will not be innocent21Whoever shows favoritism in judgment does not do well; even if it is for a morsel of bread, he forsakes the truth22A man who hurries to become rich, and who envies others, does not know that destitution will overwhelm him23Whoever corrects a man, afterward he shall find favor with him, more so than he who deceives him with a flattering tongue24Whoever takes away anything from his father or mother, and who says, "This is not a sin," is the associate of a murderer25Whoever boasts and enlarges himself stirs up conflicts. Yet truly, whoever trusts in the Lord will be healed26Whoever trusts in his own heart is a fool. But whoever treads wisely, the same shall be saved27Whoever gives to the poor shall not be in need. Whoever despises his petition will suffer scarcity28When the impious rise up, men will hide themselves. When they perish, the just shall be multiplied
1The man who, with a stiff neck, treats the one who corrects him with contempt will be suddenly overwhelmed to his own destruction, and reason shall not follow him2When just men are multiplied, the common people shall rejoice. When the impious take up the leadership, the people shall mourn3The man who loves wisdom rejoices his father. But whoever nurtures promiscuous women will lose his substance4A just king guides the land. A man of avarice will destroy it5A man who speaks to his friend with flattering and feigned words spreads a net for his own feet6A snare will entangle the iniquitous when he sins. And the just shall praise and be glad7The just knows the case of the poor. The impious is ignorant of knowledge8Pestilent men squander a city. Yet truly, the wise avert fury9A wise man, if he were to contend with the foolish, whether in anger or in laughter, would find no rest10Bloodthirsty men hate the simple one; but the just seek out his soul11A foolish one offers everything on his mind. A wise one reserves and defers until later12A leader who freely listens to lying words has only impious servants13The pauper and the creditor have met one another. The Lord is the illuminator of them both14The king who judges the poor in truth, his throne shall be secured in eternity15The rod and its correction distribute wisdom. But the child who is left to his own will, brings shame to his mother16When the impious are multiplied, crimes will be multiplied. But the just shall see their ruin17Teach your son, and he will refresh you, and he will give delight to your soul18When prophecy fails, the people will be scattered. Yet truly, whoever guards the law is blessed19A servant cannot be taught by words, because he understands what you say, but he disdains to respond20Have you seen a man rushing to speak? Foolishness has more hope than his correction21Whoever nurtures his servant delicately from childhood, afterwards will find him defiant22A short-tempered man provokes quarrels. And whoever is easily angered is more likely to sin23Humiliation follows the arrogant. And glory shall uphold the humble in spirit24Whoever participates with a thief hates his own soul; for he listens to his oath and does not denounce him25Whoever fears man will quickly fall. Whoever hopes in the Lord shall be lifted up26Many demand the face of the leader. But the judgment of each one proceeds from the Lord27The just abhor an impious man. And the impious abhor those who are on the right way. By keeping the word, the son shall be free from perdition
1The words of the Gatherer, the son of the Vomiter. The vision that the man spoke. God is with him, and he, being strengthened by God and abiding with him, said2"I am the most foolish among men, and the wisdom of men is not with me3I have not learned wisdom, and I have not known the knowledge of sanctity4Who has ascended to heaven and also descended? Who has grasped the wind in his hands? Who has tied the waters together, as with a garment? Who has raised all the limits of the earth? What is his name, and what is the name of his son, if you know5Every word of God is fire-tested. He is a bronze shield to those who hope in him6Do not add anything to his words, lest you be reproved and be discovered to be a liar7Two things I have asked of you; do not deny them to me before I die8Remove, far from me, vanity and lying words. Give me neither begging, nor wealth. Apportion to me only the necessities of my life9lest perhaps, being filled, I might be enticed into denial, and say: ‘Who is the Lord?’ Or, being compelled by destitution, I might steal, and then perjure myself in the name of my God10Do not accuse a servant to his lord, lest he curse you, and you fall11There is a generation which curses their father, and which does not bless their mother12There is a generation which seems pure to themselves, and yet they are not even washed from their filthiness13There is a generation, whose eyes have been elevated, and their eyelids are lifted on high14There is a generation which has swords in place of teeth, and which commands their molars to devour the indigent from the earth and the poor from among men15The leech has two daughters, who say, ‘Bring, bring.’ Three things are insatiable, and a fourth never says ‘Enough’16Hell, and the mouth of the womb, and a land that is not filled with water. And truly, fire never says, ‘Enough.17The eye of one who mocks his father and who despises the childbearing of his mother, let the ravens of the torrent tear it out, and let the sons of the eagles consume it18Three things are difficult for me, and about a fourth, I am nearly ignorant19the way of an eagle in the sky, the way of a serpent on a rock, the way of a ship in the middle of the sea, and the way of a man in adolescence20Such is the way also of an adulterous woman, who eats, and wiping her mouth, says: "I have done no evil.21By three things, the earth is moved, and a fourth it is not able to sustain22by a slave when he reigns, by the foolish when he has been filled with food23by a hateful woman when she has been taken in matrimony, and by a handmaid when she has been heir to her mistress24Four things are least upon the earth, and they are wiser than the wise25the ants, an infirm people who provide food for themselves at the harvest26the rabbit, a sickened people who make their bed upon the rock27The locust has no king, but they all depart by their troops28The lizard supports itself on hands and dwells in the buildings of kings29There are three things that advance well, and a fourth that marches happily on30a lion, the strongest of beasts, who fears nothing that he meets31a rooster prepared at the loins, likewise a ram, and a king, whom none can resist32There is one who has appeared foolish, after he was lifted up on high; for if he had understood, he would have placed his hand over his mouth33But whoever strongly squeezes the udder to bring out the milk, presses out butter. And whoever violently blows his nose, brings out blood. And whoever provokes wrath, brings forth discord.
1The words of king Lamuel. The vision by which his mother instructed him2"What, O my beloved? What, O beloved of my womb? What, O beloved of my vows3Do not give your substance to women, or your riches to overthrow kings4Not to kings, O Lamuel, not to kings give wine. For there are no secrets where drunkenness reigns5And perhaps they may drink and forget judgments, and alter the case of the sons of the poor6Give strong drink to the grieving, and wine to those who are bitter in soul7Let them drink, and forget their needs, and remember their sorrow no more8Open your mouth for the mute and for all the cases of the sons who are passing through9Open your mouth, declare what is just, and do justice to the indigent and the poor10Who shall find a strong woman? Far away, and from the furthest parts, is her price11The heart of her husband confides in her, and he will not be deprived of spoils12She will repay him with good, and not evil, all the days of her life13She has sought wool and flax, and she has worked these by the counsel of her hands14She has become like a merchant’s ship, bringing her bread from far away15And she has risen in the night, and given a prey to her household, and provisions to her maids16She has considered a field and bought it. From the fruit of her own hands, she has planted a vineyard17She has wrapped her waist with fortitude, and she has strengthened her arm18She has tasted and seen that her tasks are good; her lamp shall not be extinguished at night19She has put her hand to strong things, and her fingers have taken hold of the spindle20She has opened her hand to the needy, and she has extended her hands to the poor21She shall not fear, in the cold of snow, for her household. For all those of her household have been clothed two-fold22She has made embroidered clothing for herself. Fine linen and purple is her garment23Her husband is noble at the gates, when he sits among the senators of the land24She has made finely woven cloth and sold it, and she has delivered a waistband to the Canaanite25Strength and elegance are her clothing, and she will laugh in the final days26She has opened her mouth to wisdom, and the law of clemency is on her tongue27She has considered the paths of her household, and she has not eaten her bread in idleness28Her sons rose up and predicted great happiness; her husband rose up and praised her29Many daughters have gathered together riches; you have surpassed them all30Charm is false, and beauty is vain. The woman who fears the Lord, the same shall be praised31Give to her from the fruit of her own hands. And let her works praise her at the gates